Skip to content

We use cookies and similar technologies (“cookies”) to help give you the best experience on our site and to show you relevant advertising. If you continue to use this site, we’ll assume that you’re happy to receive all cookies.

Summer fruit desserts

Mouthwatering jellies, showstopping tarts, perfect-for-a-picnic bakes... we've got all the fruity dessert recipes you need for a super sweet summer.

See all summer fruit desserts

Editor's choice

Our super light, fluffy and absolutely moreish lemon pound cake recipe is made with fresh lemons for extra zing and vanilla bean extract for sweetness
Lemon pound cake
4
0 comments
Two British dessert classics combine in this ultimate summer-sharing pudding, packed full of fresh flavours
Eton mess summer trifle
33
0 comments
Make this light galette a staple of your summer bakes and impress all who try it
Peach melba galette
6
0 comments
This no-churn recipe is super-easy to make and can be frozen for up to 1 month
Blackberry and lemon cheesecake ice cream
26
0 comments
This simple raspberry galette recipe is the perfect summer dessert to enjoy in the sunshine. A galette is an easy French free-form tart, with crisp pastry encasing jammy baked raspberries and melting chunks of golden marzipan.
Raspberry and marzipan galette
6
0 comments
Enjoy the flavours of a British classic dessert with this summery ice cream cake.
Eton mess ice cream cake
106
0 comments
Try this summer twist on a classic Bakewell tart for a pretty dessert that is perfect for packing up and taking on picnics. This easy traybake makes the most of seasonal stone fruit with juicy nectarines topping the soft frangipane and buttery puff pastry
Nectarine Bakewell traybake
38
0 comments
This gorgeous French dessert recipe, traditionally made with cherries, gets a seasonal twist with sweet apricots and raspberries. The fruit is cooked in a light batter which becomes puffed and golden in the oven – serve warm with ice cream
Apricot and raspberry clafoutis
163
0 comments

See popular summer fruit desserts

Fruity buttermilk pancakes
1693
0 comments
Start the day with these fluffy fruit pancakes. Eggs and buttermilk are whisked into self raising flour, then the batter is sweetened with honey and blueberries. Swap the flour with wholemeal self raising flour for an extra healthy take.
  • Serves 4
  • 15 mins
  • 268 calories
Strawberry cheesecake tarts
1286
0 comments
Need something sweet but don’t want to cook? These strawberry cheesecake tarts are the answer. With a crumbly ginger biscuit base, Greek yogurt and soft cheese filling with strawberries and jam on top, these fruity treats are pure indulgence.
  • Serves 4
  • 20mins to prepare, 5mins to cook and 25mins to cool
  • 563 calories
Mushroom bourguignon
271
0 comments
Make this flavoursome and hearty vegetarian stew for an easy family meal.
  • Serves 4
  • 30 mins
  • 175 calories
Avocado, lemon and poppy seed cake
147
0 comments
Gem avocados are extra creamy, making them perfect for keeping this zesty cake super moist – don't worry, it won't taste like avocado
  • Serves 12
  • 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook, plus cooling
  • 495 calories
Epic potato salad
94
0 comments
This BBQ side classic is made even tastier with the addition of seasonal asparagus, peas and peppery watercress or rocket
  • Serves 4
  • 60 mins
  • 301 calories
Chocolate banoffee blancmange
94
0 comments
This sweet, wobbly yet set dessert might seem a bit retro but you'll forgive all that once you taste it
  • Serves 12
  • Takes 30 mins plus 6 hrs setting
  • 249 calories
No-bake chocolate and caramel cheesecake
93
0 comments
This Easter-inspired recipe for no-bake chocolate and caramel cheesecake is quick, easy and an excellent way to use up any errant Cadbury caramel eggs you might have laying about
  • Serves 12
  • 20 mins
  • 381 calories
Bakewell blondies
89
0 comments
These sweet and fudgy dessert bars are the ultimate treat to make for someone special
  • Serves 0
  • 55 mins
  • 318 calories
See all summer fruit desserts
Close popup